Originally Posted by
bhrubin
Not sure you had to quote the whole review, btw!
But yes, air con works in winter. Not sure why you'd think differently? Air con in summer is tougher, since most air con systems can't cool beyond 20 degrees from the ambient temperature (unless using split level units). I had no issues with air con that same week at the Renaissance Providence, the Sheraton Hartford South, the Sheraton NYC Times Square, Sheraton Phila Univ City, or Le Meridien Arlington for the nights before staying at the Liberty!
I'd stayed previously at this hotel and had no issues with my air con.
The managers admitted there was something wrong the air con units in that wing. So that should also tell you something.
Most systems do not work in the winter and can be damaged if attempted to be run in winter. Its actually usually harder to cool when the outside temperature is <60 than if it were warmer. Depending on the unit there are usually warnings not to operate below a certain temp if you read the manual. Large buildings usually use chiller systems and they have to be drained for winter. I would say its rare for AC to work in winter unless you have a system that takes cold air from outside and just blows it inside versus using a condenser.